Alcona County Criminal Defense

We represent those arrested for, or charged with violent crimes in Alcona County including Barton City, Black River, Curran, Glennie, Greenbush, Harrisville, Hubbard Lake, Lincoln, Mikado, and Spruce, Michigan.

When it comes to murder, rape, and burglary, the crime index in Alcona County, Michigan, is well above the national average. Alcona County prosecutors take all violent crimes seriously and aggressively pursue offenders. If you have been arrested or charged with a violent crime, your best legal strategy in defending yourself against an aggressive prosecutor is to hire an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney.

At the criminal defense law firm of Grabel & Associates, we have years of experience defending those accused of any type of felony or misdemeanor charge in Michigan. We know that many times, law enforcement officials make key errors during an arrest such as unlawfully detaining an individual, failing to provide an attorney when requested, and not advising citizens of their constitutional rights. Recognizing errors in the arrest process can often serve to reduce or eliminate pending charges.

We understand the impact an arrest or conviction may have on you and your family, and have successfully worked to reduce or dismiss charges in all criminal matters, including:

• Michigan DUIs/DWIs
• Drug charges including possession, distribution and conspiracy
• Theft crimes
• Assault
• Sex crime charges
• Juvenile crimes
• Other violent crimes

Charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Crimes of rape, date rape, sodomy, and other activities involving illegal sex acts are usually charged as a Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) offense in Michigan. Penalties in Michigan for a CSC conviction are severe:

• 1st Degree CSC: Up to life in prison and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry. If you are convicted of a sex crime involving penetration with a child under age 13, you could be sentenced to life in prison.


• 2nd degree CSC: Up to 15 years in prison and lifetime registration on the sex offender registration. A conviction for sex crime involving a person age 13-16 could land you in prison for 15 years.


• 3rd Degree CSC: Up to 15 years in prison and 25 years registration on the sex offender registry.


• 4th Degree CSC: Up to 2 years in prison and 25 years registration on the sex offender registry.

Violent Crime Statistics in Alcona County, Michigan

Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. If you are convicted on first degree murder charges you will be sentenced to life in prison. Other violent crimes also carry stiff criminal penalties if convicted.

On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest crime areas, the average rate of violent crimes in the United States is four. Overall, Alcona County is right in the middle, with a crime score of five, but ranks well above the national index for arrests for murder and rape.

Alcona County, Michigan, Crime Rate Index

Crime Risk Index (100 = National Average): Index score for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average total crime risk, while 50 indicates half the national risk.

Alcona County, Michigan, Violent Crimes Criminal Defense Attorneys

Our criminal defense law firm devotes its practice exclusively to defending those accused of Michigan crimes in courthouses across the state.

The attorneys at Grabel & Associates have years of experience representing clients in the Alcona County court system and have successfully helped those charged with criminal offenses countywide, including Harrisville, Lincoln, Alcona, Backus Beach and Wallace.

At Grabel & Associates, our attorneys know the law, and understand the need for aggressive advocacy to protect our clients' rights and their futures. For more information, or if you have been charged in Alcona County with a Michigan Crime, contact the criminal defense lawyers at Grabel & Associates for a free consultation.

Alcona County Criminal Justice System Information

Related Information

• Alcona County Property and Theft Crimes
• Alcona County Juvenile Crimes